Chasing The Hydra marks the long-awaited return of Crimson Glory, delivering their first new studio album in over 26 years and reaffirming their status as one of the most influential bands in American progressive metal. Formed in Sarasota, Florida in 1983, Crimson Glory quickly set themselves apart with a distinctive blend of melodic heavy metal, progressive structures, and theatrical presentation. Their self-titled debut (1986) and the landmark follow-up Transcendence (1988) established them as pioneers of the genre alongside Queensrÿche and Fates Warning, while vocalist Midnight's soaring, operatic delivery became a defining element of their sound
